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From Campus to... Landfill? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at UMN’s E-Waste

December 19, 2025 | By Gabriel Tufte

Before my tour of the UMN ReUse Program Warehouse, I already knew that e-waste poses some problems. But seeing what actually happens to our campus electronics — what gets reused, repaired, recycled, or thrown out — really made it hit home.

Clean Water 50 Stories: Senator Jeff Irwin

May 23, 2022 | By Jennifer Schlicht and Clean Water Action Michigan

We’re sharing our history and journey with the people who have joined us along the way as we worked to protect clean water through #CleanWater50Stories. Meet Michigan Senator Jeff Irwin, a long time champion on protecting the health of Michigan's water, environment, and communities.

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Storms can cause chemical spills that pollute your drinking water: Here's how we stop it

Posted on May 16, 2022

Imagine you get a “thunderstorm warning” on your phone. You light a few candles in case the lights go out, and make sure that you cancel your evening walk. You do everything you can to prepare for what the storm might bring. But, did you know that same storm could contaminate your drinking water?

Big wins for climate this session!

Posted on May 16, 2022

The Connecticut legislative session ended on May 4th and we’re celebrating some big wins on climate! Senate Bill 4 addresses transportation emissions—a significant source of greenhouse gases and toxic air pollutants. The law requires that vehicles purchased or leased for the state be electric as

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I Shouldn’t Have to Worry About Toxic Chemicals in My Son’s Raincoat: Why One REI Co-op Member Wants to See Them Ban PFAS

May 16, 2022 | By Madison Shaw

“There are so many things to be concerned about as a parent, and toxic chemicals in my son’s raincoat should not be on the list. Not only do I worry about the risk to his health; I worry for the person who had to work with the toxic chemicals making the coat in the first place.”

Public Participation for Pollution Protection

Posted on May 13, 2022

This year, we’re celebrating Clean Water Action’s 50th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act - our nation’s bedrock environmental law passed in 1972 with the help of our founder David Zwick. This law ensures that our rivers, streams, lakes and other surface waters are protected.

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Dear REI: Hiking & PFAS Chemicals Don't Belong Together

May 13, 2022 | By Andy Bauer

Hi REI,

I just gotta say, I've been shopping at REI for about six years, I love your equipment and the folks who work at your stores are extremely helpful.

I'm writing about PFAS chemicals used in outdoor gear. This stuff is... well, to call it crap would be polite. And the ironic thing is I've used

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